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Inclusion. Self Esteem as an Explanatory Phenomenon for Student Problem Behavior. Fact or Fiction?. Self Esteem. What is it? Operational/observable definition? How does one improve their self esteem?. Summary of self-esteem research. from “ NurtureShock ” by Bronson & Merryman (2009).
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Self Esteem as an Explanatory Phenomenon for Student Problem Behavior Fact or Fiction?
Self Esteem What is it? Operational/observable definition? How does one improve their self esteem?
Summary of self-esteem research from “NurtureShock” by Bronson & Merryman (2009)
Self Esteem • Branden (1969) The Psychology of Self Esteem • Wrote (opined) that self esteem was the single most important facet of a person • the belief that one must do whatever he can to achieve positive self-esteem has become a movement w/ broad societal effects
Self Esteem • By 1984 California created an official Self Esteem Task Force • Believing that improving citizens’ self esteem would do everything from lower dependence on welfare to decrease teen pregnancy Self esteem turned into a “unstoppable train” • Anything potentially damaging to kids self esteem was axed • E.g. Competition (not keeping score, trophies for all), red pencils, etc.
Self Esteem • 2003 Review of Self Esteem Literature by Baumeister • From 1970 to 2000 there were over 15000 scholarly articles written on self esteem • BUT results were often contradictory or inconclusive • ALSO polluted w/ flawed science • Only 200 studies employed scientifically sound way to measure self-esteem and its’ outcomes
Self Esteem • Review of 200 sound studies found: (Baumeister, 2003) • High self esteem didn’t: • Improve grades • Improve career achievement • Reduce alcohol use • Lower violence • Found highly aggressive, violent people tend to think very highly of themselves
Traditional Continuum of Placements Regular Education • Push-in Special Education support • Pull-out Resource Room model • % of day in Gen Ed setting v. Resource Room Self Contained Settings • SPED classroom within a school • Special Day School Out-of District Placement Less Restrictive More Restrictive
Small Group Discussion • How did the readings for today compare to your experience & conceptualizations of special education & inclusion? • Discuss your thoughts and feelings about the SAM schools model described by Sailor & Rogers?
Normalization • Call for “patterns and conditions of everyday life which are as close as possible to the norms and patterns of the mainstream society” • Call for educators to focus on their students’ current environments as well as future environments of “ultimate functioning” • Brown et al., 1976
Inclusion Checklist • Based on your most current or most familiar school experience, complete the inclusion checklist • In your groups, discuss the results & challenges?
Inclusion Starts withEffective Host Environments • Foundation of Research-Based Practices • School-wide Intervention models • RTI & SW-PBIS • Effective Behavior Management • Clear behavioral expectations & routines • Acknowledgment of desired behavior • Effective Instruction • Data Based Decision Making • Universal Screening & Progress Monitoring
Assignment 5 Questions?